RO Process Engineer – M2RO

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services LLC seeks a RO Process Engineer – M2RO to ensure safe, efficient operation of Mirfa 2 RO water plant, focusing on process control, chemistry, and environmental compliance.

The role collaborates with O&M teams, develops procedures, monitors performance, and optimizes chemical/power use while meeting PWPA and O&M guidelines. Requires 5+ years RO/Water treatment experience and hands-on start-up/shutdown expertise.

Qualifications

• At least five years' RO plant operations or process engineering experience.
• Hands-on start-up/shutdown and abnormal protocol experience.
• Experience with membrane filtration, scaling and biofouling prevention.
• Ability to calculate and optimize SEC in RO processes.
• Familiarity with environmental and PWPA/O&M guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient operation of SWRO plant and meet environmental limits.
• Develop and monitor water treatment, RO performance, and procedures.
• Collaborate with O&M teams; optimize chemical/power use and costs.
• Act as SME for plant equipment operations and SOP adherence.
• Support Shift Charge Engineer when needed.

Skills

RO plant operations

Water treatment

Process engineering

Start-up/shutdown

Membrane autopsy

Flux decline troubleshooting

Membrane cleaning

SEC calculation

Performance tracking

Tools

PASS system

Job description

Title of job RO Process Engineer – M2RO

Reports to Operations & Maintenance Manager – M2RO

Direct reports Chemistry Department

Indirect reports Control Room Operators, Field Operators

Division / department Operations

Location Mirfa 2 RO Water Plant

2. JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the RO Process Engineer is;

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the SWRO plant related to process and chemicals in order to achieve commercial targets within the strict environmental and contractual limits;

To establish and monitor the station's water treatment, water chemistry, RO plant performance and environmental performance, including the development and continuous improvement of operating and maintenance procedures and practices, setting standards and reviewing real time performance indicators against the Environmental Approvals and other agreed guidelines and parameters;

To work along with the Operations and Maintenance Teams, ensures a lifecycle management approach is taken with regard to Operations and Maintenance Practices on Water Treatment and RO Plants.

To ensure compliance of flow & quality, Optimize the process in terms of reliability and costs of chemicals/power consumption

During O&M Period / post COD of plant;

This key role is responsible for making accurate, timely decisions affecting plant processes and performance, with collaboration from the O&M Manager when required. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of Engie safety regulations and adherence to commercial agreements, including the PWPA and O&M agreements, as well as practical experience in the technologies involved in operating a modern Reverse Osmosis Desalination plant and a diverse range of auxiliary equipment.

The role demands a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in plant equipment operations and the development and adherence of operational procedures & protocols.

To support and substitute Shift Charge Engineer temporarily if needed.

These responsibilities represent the minimum expectations for the role; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Management,Governance,Human Resources,Operations Monitoring & Process Optimization,Finance andOutcome, Results and Key Performance Indicators.

Experience:

At least five years' experience in RO plant operations, water treatment, or process engineering.

Hands-on experience in plant start-up, shutdown, abnormal protocol is required.

Hands-on experience with membrane autopsy, rejection rate analysis, and flux decline troubleshooting.

Experience in membrane cleaning procedures, performance tracking, and lifespan optimization.

In-depth understanding of membrane filtration principles, scaling, fouling, and biofouling prevention.

Experience with Plant Accounting Settlement System (PASS) for performance tracking and financial

reconciliation

Expertise in calculating and optimizing Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) in RO processes.

Commissioning and start up experience would be an advantage.

Having knowledge and exposure of modern process operations.